Opinion

Homeless deserve respect too Re: Rant/Rave, Jan. 29, 2015 I’ve taken all I can stands, I can’t stand no more. As a person who works for the City of Vancouver, my job entails that I, on a semi-regular basis, walk the streets of our fair city.

Getting a yes or no answer out of a politician is like, well, trying to get a yes or no answer out of politician. I tried Monday.

When a strange craft glided over Huffman prairie in 1905, the general manager of Dayton’s rail line and his chief engineer ordered the conductor to stop the train while they and the passengers on board watched in astonishment.

If you were still wondering what Vision Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson chose to publicly apologize for in the last few days of the municipal election campaign, go no further than Justice Mark McEwan’s Supreme Court ruling handed out last week.

There is a referendum coming, and we all need to vote “no.” Well-informed citizens are privy to TransLink’s proposed infrastructure improvements that would efficiently move traffic and people throughout the city.

Re: “Search for Vancouver’s next police chief begins,” Jan. 30.

When Canadians head to the polls, perhaps in the fall or even sooner, they’ll have a lot to consider.

Spring is right around the corner which usually means I get a strong itch to go shopping while also being mindful of my budget. Finding clothes on a budget but not looking like it is something I’ve become accustomed to.

You’ve probably heard the speculation: Police Chief Jim Chu, who plans to retire in the spring after almost eight years as head of the Vancouver Police Department, will take a run at politics.

Most couples I talk to who have been in a significant relationship for awhile aren’t really fussy about Valentine’s Day. They usually opt for simple plans like staying in for dinner and enjoying a bottle of wine together.